Valuing tourism in higher education: Capitalising on HE-Industry links. Oxford, 8-9 December 2011

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The annual conference of the Association for Tourism in Higher Education considered the following themes: Making the case for tourism in higher education; What has tourism in HE done for the industry?; The place of tourism within the Research Excellence Framework; Tourism research and progress/best practices/highlights; International/ collaborative partnerships; Funding potential; Government perspectives on tourism in HE; Employability issues. Presentations from the two keynote speakers are available online.

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International Conference on Sustainable Development 2011. Putrajaya, Malaysia, 5-7 December 2011

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The objectives of this conference were: to provide an interdisciplinary forum on global sustainable development for practitioners and academics; to foster dialogue among stakeholders, including senior level policy makers, academics, and practitioners; to propose multidisciplinary strategies for economic, sociopolitical, cultural, and institutional changes; to allow stake holders to share their experiences and research results about all aspects of sustainable human and social development; to discuss the practical challenges encountered in promoting sustainable development and the solutions adopted; and to find global partners for future business or research collaborations. Abstracts are available for the following sessions: Social sciences and humanities; Sustainable social and human development; Sustainable development; and Human rights and good governance.

Be lean, be green: Energy efficiency and cost saving in private residential properties. London, 7 December 2011

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Sustain held this event in order to introduce private landlords to the Green Deal due to be launched in 2012, and the accompanying Energy Company Obligation (ECO). In addition, Sustain highlighted the support currently available for energy efficiency improvements, including grant funding. The event was supported by the Department of Energy and Climate Change with Emma Bulmer giving the Government’s perspective. Presentations are available online.

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Rethinking EU Structural Funds: The future of European economic and social development. Brussels, 1 December 2011

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This joint European Commission and Local Government Association seminar aimed to brief participants on the EU’s initial proposals for the European Structural funds, and launch the debate on how councils can ensure the funds meet local needs in the future. Three presentations from this event are available online.

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Cohesion policy investing in energy efficiency in buildings. Brussels, 29-30 November 2011

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The aim of this conference and workshop, organised by Directorate General Regional Policy, was to inform participants about developments at EU level which are relevant to the period 2014-2020, and to focus on implementation difficulties encountered and possible solutions for the future. Background papers are available, together with presentations from sessions which examined: social and economic benefits of investing in energy efficiency in buildings; financial instruments for energy efficiency investments; energy efficiency and innovation; Framework conditions relevant to investments; and experience with investing in EE in buildings in the Member States.

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Innovation in transport for sustainable cities and regions. Brussels, 29-30 November 2011

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This event provided an opportunity to: learn about the innovative transport projects and policies pursued by cities and regions; gain insight to the future direction of urban and regional mobility; discuss European transport policies for urban and regional mobility; gain understanding of the research needs for sustainable mobility in cities and regions.

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Water cities in transition: Inspiring solutions in integrating, urban design and water challenges. Amsterdam, 31 October – 1 November 2011

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The conference aimed to serve as a platform where urban planners and waer managers could focus on the latest developments in water city transitions, coping with climate change-related challenges, linking them with socio-economic issues and inspiring integrated solutions in urban design and practice. A large number of presentations are available online.

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Eurocities 2011: Planning for people. Genoa, 2-4 November 2011

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This event aimed to highlight the importance for city planners to explore different ways of achieving inclusion and prosperity. Discussions covered the challenges and opportunities of social cohesion and processes that involve citizens in the changes that affect their cities. Managing flows of migrants was also at the heart of the debate. Videos of the proceedings are available online.

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Localism: Sufficient and fit for purpose? Manchester 3 November 2011

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This Regional Studies Association conference focused on the crucial question of whether localism can deliver effective intervention and outcomes at a time when economic shifts have forced an adjustment to social, political and economic norms to which places must respond. Presentations are available online under the following themes: Localism and the environment; Planning, regeneration and localism; Sub-national economic development and localism.

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Exit, Voice, Loyalty. Metropolises: Development strategies and alliances. Lyons and Grenoble, 6-10 November 2011

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As part of the International Urban Development Association’s (INTA) on-going discussion on the transformation of urban development processes, the 35^th Congress provided an opportunity to  confront the experiences and practices of regional metropolises in delivering a higher level of welfare to their inhabitants, to better understand the dynamics at work, to reduce the uncertainty to change, and to respond to questions about the future. Click on the speaker’s name to access their presentation.

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